In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "American's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with the hilarious misadventures. Filled with outrageous tales of dating woes, high school hijinx, and slapstick mayhem, it wasn't long before Archie became known as "the Mirth of the Nation." Now, IDW Publishing combines both "Best of the Forties" Americana series books into one must-have collection!
This is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring a focus on stories from the SILVER AGE of comics. Archie expects this to do very well as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. It is the second in a three-part series, joining Fall 2017's within the year by GOLDEN AGE volume, with BRONZE AGE coming along shortly after. The sensational sixties... a time of dreams, hopes, revolution and sociall change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth--enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds and defining a generation. The swinging seventies--a time of transition in America, as the nation strived to find its feet in the aftermath of the turbulent social upheaval that was the Sixties. Once again, the youth of America led the charge--enjoying the latest fads and fashions, while speaking out for change. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume.
The '50s is a fondly remembered decade for many… for both those who lived through it and those whoknow it only from nostalgic movies and TV shows. The '50s were also the perfect decade for Archie to have his misadventures-whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of Mr. Weatherbee, Mr. Lodge and even his own father, Archie scaled to new heights of hilarity!
This is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring a focus on stories from the GOLDEN AGE of comics. Archie expects this to do very well as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. It will be the first in a three-part series, to be joined in the calendar year by SILVER and BRONZE AGE volumes as well. In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "America's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. In this volume, you'll journey to a bygone era and unearth the roots of an American institution. The frantic forties and fifties -- a time when the comic book industry was young and anything was possible. Stories from this Golden Age of comics had an "anything goes" quality -- perhaps none more so than the freewheeling antics of Archie Andrews and his friends.
The frantic forties—a time when the comic book industry was young and anything was possible. Stories from this "Golden Age" of comics had an "anything goes" quality—perhaps none more so than the freewheeling antics of Archie Andrews and his friends. Now by popular demand, we're pleased to serve up a second helping of 1940s fun and frolics for the many readers who enjoyed the original ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FORTIES!
Conventional wisdom holds that comic books of the post-World War II era are poorly drawn and poorly written publications, notable only for the furor they raised. Contributors to this thoughtful collection, however, demonstrate that these comics constitute complex cultural documents that create a dialogue between mainstream values and alternative beliefs that question or complicate the grand narratives of the era. Close analysis of individual titles, including EC comics, Superman, romance comics, and other, more obscure works, reveals the ways Cold War culture--from atomic anxieties and the nuclear family to communist hysteria and social inequalities--manifests itself in the comic books of the era. By illuminating the complexities of mid-century graphic novels, this study demonstrates that postwar popular culture was far from monolithic in its representation of American values and beliefs.
Featuring more than 20 stories by the man who was the face of Archie Comics for the last half of the 20th century! Dan DeCarlo continues to be revered by fans across the globe and enjoyed by millions. This collection presents a sampling especially picked for this volume with completely digitally remastered art based on the original colors from the comics where they were first published!
Celebrate 70 years of Archie Comics fun with this massive full-color collection of over 50 favorite comic book stories hand-selected by noted Archie writers, artists, editors and historians. Also included are loads of entertaining behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the comics, their creators, and Archie’s unique impact on America’s pop culture! Designed for young and old alike, this is both a must-have companion for anyone who has grown up with Archie and a perfect introduction for new readers.
See how everything led to the CW’s Riverdale TV show with this digest-sized collection featuring stories from our relaunched titles as well as classic Archie stories!
